Posted - 04/11/2013 : 10:40:05 AM Just in time. I've been thinking of a market bag for some time but just haven't had a pattern. So thanks for that and all your good advice. Although I'm sure linen would make the best yarn I think I'll use up some of the stash.

Posted - 03/23/2013 : 10:13:28 AM Your color choices are great, and your thorough notes are super helpful. You're making me want to make this bag. Look forward to more updates, and I'd love to hear how it functions once it's done.

Robinsteph

Different is good. ~Matthew Hoover

Ceil

Posted - 03/22/2013 : 10:49:24 PM Looks good!

Ceil(Ravelry: ceilr)Time is never a factor when joy is involved.

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Posted - 03/20/2013 : 03:15:06 AM Update on Market Bag: All is going extremely well. Have to tug on the yarn quite a bit to keep it tight enough...not a stretchy yarn. Love the color combination.

If you don't want to carry it over your shoulder, knit the lace portion shorter. Further, I knit this seamless, starting with a provisional CO. It looks like the blue bag on the web page was started that way, too.

Barbara, good to see you post again! I have used sugar and cream cotton and plymouth fantasy naturale with good success. The pattern I have used is on the Plymouth website. The cotton does stretch, but for the type of bag of I made it is ok. As far as making the bottom sturdier, what about making 2 bottoms and stitching them together? just a guess. judy

I've made the same bag, and when I ran out of Plymouth Fantasy, I compared it to some perle cotton I have here and it's the same stuff, so I used FOUR strands. I made this bag shorter in height, because the first one I made dragged on the floor the second I put something in it at the market. (I don't carry it over my shoulder as shown in the photo.) I changed the handles and did I-cord for them, which is more comfortable to hold than the BO in the pattern.

The Plymouth pattern is not your bag , but at least it gives you some ideas. Our bag pattern has a garter-stitch bottom, and I've found that it holds up very well; no need to double it. We have three bags here and use them a lot. In fact, I don't use shopping carts much any more, just load up the bags and empty them at checkout.

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Posted - 03/07/2013 : 9:47:54 PM Thanks to all for you ideas. I'm sure I am over-thinking this whole thing.

Posted - 03/06/2013 : 06:28:50 AM I've also used the Plymouth fantasy naturale, which is more of a heavy worsted. It's more pleasant to work with than the cheaper cottons. Then again, make one with Peaches & Creme (Walmart has lots of colors) and if you really like it, or see where you can tweak the pattern, THEN make it out of linen or sock yarn. I like to KNOW that I love the pattern before I make something with expensive yarn.

Jan

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Posted - 03/06/2013 : 04:47:34 AM Hi, Judy! Glad to "be back". Never really left, just too busy with things to post much. I always feel right at home here. The knitters who post here have taught me a lot over the years. It's great to share with folks from all over.

Posted - 03/05/2013 : 6:08:20 PM Barbara, good to see you post again! I have used sugar and cream cotton and plymouth fantasy naturale with good success. The pattern I have used is on the Plymouth website. The cotton does stretch, but for the type of bag of I made it is ok. As far as making the bottom sturdier, what about making 2 bottoms and stitching them together? just a guess. judy

Janettoo

Posted - 03/02/2013 : 7:49:47 PM I made a market bag with Euroflax linen. This may not be any cheaper than sock yarn, but it doesn't sag out of shape like cotton. The pattern I used had a solid, rectangular bottom and net sides.

Doubled sock yarn is double-knit size yarn. (aka not quite light worsted) Any inexpensive yarn you want can actually be used. It's not like you are making a sweater or sock and the size is critical. You can end up with a bag that's larger or smaller, depending on your yarn choice, but it will still be a useful bag.